Trauma services we provide

At our Level I pediatric trauma center on the Minneapolis campus, we provide the following trauma services:

• Pediatric-only trauma surgeons in-house 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• The largest staff of board-eligible or board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and advanced practice providers in the state. Meet our trauma team.
• Availability of pediatric specialties such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, internal medicine, critical care, and others
• Two trauma bays, a dedicated orthopedic room for fractures that features advanced X-ray capabilities, and a helipad.
• No needless pain program with child-friendly suturing, nitrous oxide for sedation, and more.
• The full capabilities of a hospital and health system dedicated to children to provide the best in stabilization, recovery and rehabilitation.

Trauma services: trauma-related injuries treated

Children’s Minnesota offers continuous coverage by board-certified pediatric surgeons, pediatric intensivists, and pediatric emergency department physicians. Some of the most common traumas and injuries we treat include:

• Orthopedic injuries (now accepting patients up to age 18)
• Concussions, traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures
• Facial fractures
• Abdominal injuries (liver and spleen)
• Lung contusions, rib fractures and chest trauma
• Spinal injuries and spinal cord injuries
• Concerns for child abuse and neglect